Are Protein Shakes good for me?

When you're dieting, it's important to be mindful of what and how much you're drinking. Although milk and juice have many important nutrients and can be part of a healthy diet, they still have calories — and calories in liquid form count just as much as calories in food.

So when you're counting calories, the best beverage choice is water. Keep higher calorie beverages in check. As a general rule, adults should drink no more than 4 ounces (118 milliliters) of juice a day and 16 to 24 ounces (473 to 710 milliliters) of milk a day.

If water isn't filling enough when you're dieting, snack on fresh fruit and vegetables between meals. Whole fruits and vegetables are much more filling than juice — and it's likely you'll consume fewer calories with these choices.

Having a protein shake is alright as a post-workout meal due to the Whey Protein being quickly digested and absorbed by the body. However, it is for that reason (fast digestion and absorption) that I make sure that my main source of protein is something that is digested slowly. Keep in mind these shakes do not have fibre in them to keep you feeling full. Understandably, there's not enough time to prepare a meal. So 40 grams of protein and some milk will have to suffice as a meal until I can get
some real food in my body. 

Stick to high fiber and meat or plant based proteins to keep you feeling healthy and full!

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